US Bridges

SR 4 over Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E Prentiss Cl · Structure no. 310000407115970

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 over Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesCreek
Location1.6 MI E Prentiss Cl
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.53562, -88.3033
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 4 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 4 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.